OPEN LETTER FROM FAMILIES AND SURVIVORS OF GUN VIOLENCE THANKING EDWARD STACK, CEO OF DICK’S SPORTING GOODS FOR TAKING ACTION TO END GUN VIOLENCE

OPEN LETTER FROM FAMILIES AND SURVIVORS OF GUN VIOLENCE THANKING EDWARD STACK, CEO OF DICK’S SPORTING GOODS FOR TAKING ACTION TO END GUN VIOLENCE

March 4, 2018

Dear Mr. Edward Stack,

We are families, survivors and advocates directly impacted by gun violence in America, writing to you with our most heartfelt gratitude.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for flexing your corporate muscle to take a stand against the gun violence epidemic that plagues far too many American schools, communities, churches, malls, movie theaters, and city streets. Money talks. So do morals and common sense, and we are thrilled to see companies like Dicks Sporting Goods stepping up to do what Congress will not.

Thank you. We thank you for having the steadfast fortitude and bravery to stop selling semi-automatic assault rifles, high capacity magazines and increasing the age limit to purchase firearms from 18 to 21.

We have been waiting for more Americans to say enough is enough. We have been working tirelessly as advocates to prevent another family from losing their loved ones to senseless and preventable gun violence. Now, the student survivors impacted by the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida are speaking up and demanding action, and we are so grateful to find a partner in advocacy with corporate America taking action to help end gun violence in America. When corporations take a stance, Congress will have no choice but to take action.

You have helped to move us closer to the finish line and we thank you. We truly hope other corporations will follow your lead, and join us on the right side of history seeking safety in common sense gun legislation. One day when common sense laws are enacted and public safety ensured, people will look back and ask what took so long.

Please know that we will always be grateful for Dick's Sporting Goods for taking the corporate lead and deciding that people matter over profits. We truly wish your profits grow exponentially because of your leadership.

Kenneth & Carol Dorushka, survivors of a shooting in Tucson,AZ on 01/08/11.

Khary Penebaker, son of Joyce Penebaker who shot & killed herself in Cincinnati, OH on 9-8-79.

Kristin Froehlich, Sister of David who was taken by gun violence in Georgetown, CT on 4/18/95.

LaTonya Boyd, mother of Tyesha McNair taken by gun violence on 10/13/09 and a survivor of of gun violence in Topeka Kansas 3/2018.

LeeLee Cusenza, sister of Michele Fast who was taken by gun violence in Oct. 2011, in Seal Beach, CA.

Maria Climaco, mother of AYA NAKANO who was shot and killed on his way home from a pickup basketball on 6/12/13, the eve of his 23rd birthday.

Maria Pike, mother of Ricky Pike who was shot multiple times trying to park 8/3/12.

Maria Wright, mother of Jerry who was killed at Pulse Orlando, FL on 6/12/16.

Marina Delgado, Sister of Alex who was taken by gun violence in Pomona, CA on 1/19/04.

Mark & Jackie Barden, parents of Daniel Barden who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on 12/14/12.

Marsha Lee, Ma of Tommy Lee who was taken by gun violence in Harvey, IL on 8/13/08.

Mary Long, mother of Eric Williams who was taken by gun violence in Chicago, Il. on 03-12-2012.

Megan Ackerman, great-neice of Stephanie Shine who was taken by gun violence in Los Angeles, CA 1987; cousin of Matthew Shlonsky who was taken away by gun violence in Washington, DC on 8/15/15; and a survivor of a shooting outside Taft High School in Woodland Hills, CA on 9/9/03 and in Los Angeles, CA on 1/27/12.

Melody Geddis McFadden, Daughter of Patricia Ann Geddis who was taken by gun violence in Cottageville SC in 1983. Auntie of Sandy PaTrice Geddis Barnwell who was taken by gun violence in Mrytle Beach, SC on 5/24/14.

Natasha Christopher, mother of the late Akeal Christopher who was taken by gun violence on Brooklyn N.Y. on 07/10/12.

Nicole Fitzpatrick, mom of Jaiden who is forever 9 yrs old because he was taken by gun violence in Grove City, OH on 11/23/13.

Pam Bosley, mother of Terrell who was taken at the age of 18 by senseless gun violence on the grounds of a church in Chicago, Ill on 4/4/06.

Paul Kemp, brother-in-law of Steve Forsyth was killed by gunman armed with a Stag-15 on 12/11/12 at Clackamas Town Center Mall.

Rachael Joseph, niece of Shelley Joseph-Kordell murdered in the Hennepin County courthouse shooting on 9/29/03.

Rosa Sanders, mother of Kevin Anthony who was taken by gun violence in Cicero, Illinois at the tender age of 15 on 11/22/10.

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